Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your shop located?
Mortal Emblem Tattoo
3333 SE Belmont St.
Portland, OR
97214
503-349-7813
What days do you tattoo?
Wednesday-Saturday, I book an appointment at noon and 4pm.
Do you do custom tattoos?
I do! I am happy to work with custom requests. You can submit your idea to me through the booking form.
Do you have a book of flash?
Yes I do! I keep a book of flash at the shop. These are pre-drawn ready to tattoo designs, so if you want a tattoo but are not sure what to get you can choose from the book!
How do you price tattoos?
Tattoos that are completed within one session are charged by the piece; meaning the size, placement, detail, time needed and color composition are all taken into account for the price. Most single session tattoos are $300-$600.
Tattoos that span multiple appointments are charged by the hour at a rate of $200/hr.
My minimum for any tattoo is $200.
If you are working within a budget please let me know in your initial email and I will do my best to accommodate it!
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash is always preferred but if it’s not available I do accept Venmo payments. PayPal and debit cards are accepted but will incur a 3% fee to cover the transaction cost.
Why are there only 4 hour appointments available?
This is just the easiest way to set up my schedule as I generally prefer to only tattoo two people a day. This also allows time for any drawing changes and breaks during the session. It does NOT mean your tattoo will take a full 4 hours.
What if I want 2 tattoos in the same day?
If you are wanting two larger tattoos in the same day (larger than palm size) you are welcome to book a day where both the noon and 4pm appointment is available. Note that you will be required to leave a deposit for each appointment.
If you are wanting two small tattoos (palm size or smaller) I can usually accommodate this is 4 hour one appointment.
What is your deposit policy?
A deposit of $103 card / $100 cash is required to book an appointment. It goes towards the final cost of your tattoo UNLESS any of the following occur:
* you cancel within 48hrs of your appointment (barring sickness or emergency)
* you are more than 20 minutes late to your appointment
* you decide you do not want the tattoo after I have drawn it
* you reschedule the same appointment 3 times
In the case of any of these situations the deposit is forfeited and you will be required to put down a new deposit if you want to book another appointment.
Please note that the deposit is always nonrefundable. If you cannot make your original appointment without 48hrs notice due to sickness or emergency your deposit will still be applied to an appointment within 6 months.